Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-05
ANACONDA ITEMS.
The Budget of News Picked up by Our
Regular Correspondent.
ANAcoNn. February 2S.

George Kendall has finished his Tempo
rary building and has his old force at work
it their respective departments.
The Silver Chain is making preparations
to make shipments OF ore The road
to the mine is in much better shape than it
has been for a long time.
Mr.. Wynne Sparrow has accepted a posi-.
ton in Cress: drug store. Mr.. Archie Neal
| filling the vacancy made by him in Crockett
& Kings stationery store.
Mr.. Murray's barber shop is nearing com
~pletion, and will I've occupied in a few days.
| At present he uses the front part OF the
Butte Hardware Company's store.
Cornelius & Brown are again dispensing
the fluid in their building which they lately
erected on the ground that supported Allen
| & McDonald's saloon, before the late fire.
Mrs. John Petritz, after an absence of four
months visiting relatives in Wisconsin, re-
turned last week and is living in their new
residence on Third street, furnished and
completely renovated by Mr.. P. during her
visit.
Never since Anaconda sprang into exist
ence has there been such an irregularity OF
! mails as we have had to contend with for
the past two weeks. Such a thing as a
coach and baggage car would be a Curl
osity.
Sleigh riding was INDUCED in freely yester-
day. 1t being a warm day a good many
took advantage and MADE the appearance
of the town very lively. Two accidents,
| but very little damage, and nc broken
bones.
The Mitchell & Snyder Hospital has, at
the present writing, only four patients, all
the result OF accidents, which speaks we'll
for the healthfulness of Anaconda. Every
employee OF the smelling works contributes
81 each month to the hospital, which
of the hospital or physician. Thus far,
sickness and accidents have been very few.
but the boys are willing to invest a dollar
in case OF emergency.
After standing idle for nearly a year
the Alex Cohen building once more looms
up in a business attire, caused by Mr.. j. A.
Barta leasing it and fitting it up for a first
class hotel. He has had IA force OF carpen-
tiers and bricklayers to work for the past
ten days, and within a week he hopes to
have the building in a shape that he can
accommodate his old patrons who stood
by him until the fire. The reputation Of
his table is evidence that he will have his
old friends and several new ones to cater
to.
The committee which has been soliciting
members to revive the Lowland Club re-
ports a list Of thirty-two. A meeting will be
called soon and the tenth OF March is likely
to see the young folks tripping the lightfan-
tastic at the usual hall. The committee
waited on Prof. Kennicott to make ar
rangements with that gentleman to pro-
vide the music for the dances. Should they
be SO fortunate as to secure his orchestra
the people of this place may look forward
to a grand musical treat. The Professor
has furnished music on several occasions
here and should he be placed On the music
stand at the pavilion, we may expect to
see a great many in attendance in addition
to the parties who have heretofore signi-
fed their intentions to observe Lent and
abstain from dancing during that period.
The surprise party given to Miss Jennings
prise to the lady and an occasion that will
long be remembered by the participants,
and one in which they we're entert aimed in
a manne that is likely to soon cause
a repetition. Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings are a
new acquisition to Anaconda society, hav- |
ing recently made their home here; but be-
fore they decide to leave their pleasant
in our town it is highly probable
they will be the surprised OF the sur.
prlsers on many more occasions.
The chinook and exceptionally fine
weather has brought with it new life and
vigor to the heretofore do~wn-spirited rus
Tier. Instead of making plans for the en-
OF a pleasant time next winter in
or Southern California. where onei
AN cross the street without preparing for
excursion to Polar regions, he looks
to the near future when a pros-
tour can De made through the dis
tricts between here and Granite-all of
which will be thoroughly prospected dur
ng the coming summer as there are many
Eager and willing hands waiting patiently
or the tin to ome when the roads will
De passable and the hills stripped OF their
heavy coat OF snow.
To-Day being a warm day, Mr.. J. H.
put a force to work exploring the
now drift back OF his house. for his sta
dc. At about 3 O'Clock this afternoon it
vas found. and an entrance effected which
.esulted in their finding a dog, apparently
n good health and showing signs Of perfect
omposure. and willingness to continue his
There has not been an inch of
he building visible for six weeks, and if he
las been there that long it is a miracle that
!e still survives, and if he found his way
here recently through hat mammoth
rift it is equally miraculous.
JAY DEE.